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Case study: Solving for shower safety and layout flexibility

How drainage innovation supported the first hospital built in Celina, Texas.
Madelyn Young
December 4, 2025

On complex healthcare projects, where schedules are tight and teams are balancing multiple design and compliance requirements, drainage will often receive less early attention. However, in patient environments, it’s a critical component that directly affects safety, accessibility, and maintenance.


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Oatey expands availability of decorative shower drains

February 28, 2025

Oatey Co. is expanding the availability of its decorative shower drains. 


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Heavy-duty commercial drain pumps makes bar renovations possible at Rhode Island brewery

Plumber solves plumbing challenges at Revival Brewing & Lost Valley Pizza with Saniflo’s Sanicom 2 drain pump.
February 24, 2025

Revival Brewing and Lost Valley Pizza faced plumbing challenges at their new location. Walter F. Morris introduced Saniflo's solutions, recommending the Sanicom 2 for the bar area and the Sanicubic 2 for restrooms. They later dealt with additional issues when adding a sink near the pizza oven and during bar construction.


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How low-use fixtures fuel drainpipe corrosion and blockage

Silent saboteurs.
John Rattenbury
December 16, 2024

The shift to water-saving plumbing fixtures has increased drainpipe corrosion and blockages, especially in cast iron and copper pipes. While regulations like the 1994 Energy Policy Act promote water conservation, they also lead to solids buildup, compromising pipe integrity and highlighting the need for effective plumbing maintenance.


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Codes Corner | Rich Anderson

International Plumbing Code provides critical guidance on handling chemical waste

Contractors should work closely with local building departments to understand the local building codes, which can vary widely by municipality.
Rich Anderson CBO
August 12, 2024

Corrosive liquids can harm DWV piping systems not designed for chemicals. The IPC requires dilution, neutralization, or treatment of chemical waste before discharge. Vents must also use rated piping to avoid harm from vapors.


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August New Products: Oatey Co. Bath Waste Line
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Oatey announces True Blue Bathwaste line

August 8, 2024

Dearborn’s True Blue Bathwaste is innovatively designed with the plumber in mind to provide flexibility for both commercial and residential job sites.


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NIBCO announces new Webstone Y-strainer products

May 17, 2024

NIBCO announces new connection options for its existing Webstone Y-strainer products.


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RectorSeal announces SureGrade adjustable drain

April 15, 2024

SureGrade is an on-grade adjustable drain with an integral design that allows the installer to adjust the drain using three separate points.


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QuickDrain introduces BenchDrain linear drains

April 12, 2024

QuickDrain's BenchDrain linear drains are seamlessly integrated into the proprietary bench seat, crafted from 100% recycled PET panels made from plastic bottles.


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April Products: California Faucets ZeroDrain Pop-down Drain. Inset of three white boxes on the right showing three different finishes.
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California Faucets announces ZeroDrain

April 10, 2024

ZeroDrain comes in more than 25 artisan finishes, ensuring there’s a ZeroDrain to coordinate with any lavatory or tub faucet.


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This month, while Americans everywhere celebrate Independence Day, the Plumbing & Mechanical team decided to highlight some of the many plumbing products made in the USA. The following 25 images were submitted by manufacturers proud to display their American-made products.

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